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The Mouth loved the
sweet, spicy, salty, goo-
ey and rich Bahn Mi
sandwich, with its pork
belly, pickled onions,
Serrano peppers, cilan-
tro and a Sriracha mayo.
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COAST WEEKEND’S LOCAL RESTAURANT REVIEW
Story and photos by THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA • mouth@coastweekend.com
Osprey Cafe
Rating: 
2281 Beach Drive, Seaside
503-739-7054
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to Tuesday.
Closed Wednesday.
PRICE: $ – Most entrées hover around $10
SERVICE: Thoughtful, exuberant and knowledgeable
VEGETARIAN / VEGAN OPTIONS: Plenty for vegetar-
ians and a few vegan outposts
DRINKS: Beer, wine, wine cocktails, full barista
espresso bar, tea and juice
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poor
below average
good & worth returning
excellent
outstanding, the best in the
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